The Panthers were led in scoring by senior Taneisha Harrison with 18 points. Senior Shayla Scott added a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while senior Jania Sims contributed 13 points and seven assists.

Louisville led 32-26 at halftime.

Louisville finished the game shooting 50.0 percent from the floor and just 26.3 percent from beyond the arc. Pittsburgh shot 38.3 percent from the floor and 29.2 percent from beyond the arc. The Panthers out rebounded the Cardinals 38-33.

There were five ties and eight lead changes.

Material from interviews, the Associated Press wire service as well as league and team sources was used in this report.